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Kaiju vs Heroes exhibit

Kaiju Vs Heroes, my exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles California closes July 7th, 2019. See over 300+ Kaiju toys from the Mark Nagata collection, take a VR tour of Nagata’s studio, play the Eyezon video game and see the short movie about Mark Nagata’s art and toys, “In the Clutches of Kaiju “ !

In addition, at the museum learn more about the internment of Japanese Americans during WW2 and the modern day repercussions.

Also, the past Kaiju Con featured a number of events that were videoed and have been posted up:

Mark Nagata Painting Demo https://youtu.be/a_qT0JtXUdc

Collector’s Panel https://youtu.be/uFFrCjFusJo

Marusan talk https://youtu.be/2-peKIpiWAY

and a nice over view of the event from Neon + Nova – https://youtu.be/rjBuCVEYL2A

Enjoy !

Kaiju Con JANM museum

Today is the last day to get the special “early bird” ticket prices ! Full info via the Japanese American National Museum’s link:

http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kaiju-vs-heroes/kaiju-con/

Besides a great vendor line up of toys, artists and more there will also be a full day of seminars and discussions and at night a free Godzilla movie on the plaza. Plus, don’t forget to see my exhibit, Kaiju vs Heroes – http://www.janm.org/exhibits/kaiju-vs-heroes/ before it closes July 7th, 2019 !

Kaiju vs Heroes Exhibit News

Awesome announcement !

My exhibit, “Kaiju vs Heroes”, has been extended thru July 7th, 2019 at the Japanese American National Museum !!!

From the museums Press release: Kaiju vs Heroes: Mark Nagata’s Journey through the World of Japanese Toys, which features hundreds of contemporary and vintage Japanese vinyl toys, has been extended on view at the Japanese American National Museum through July 7, 2019. The exhibition is included in regular admission to the museum. In conjunction with the exhibition’s extension, the museum will host a day-long separately ticketed Kaiju-Con on June 15, 2019.

Super honored by the awesome reception this exhibit has received from both Kaiju fans and non Kaiju fans ! More importantly, the exhibit has allowed me the chance to reflect upon my Japanese American heritage and connect with many diverse people who were not aware of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War 2. I’m grateful that by extending the exhibit thru July 7th, 2019, many more will not only see a super fun exhibit but also learn more about the internment and it’s affects on Japanese Americans. And, yes, there will be a Kaiju Con … check out their link for more info !!

Saturday June 15th , 2019

Max Toy x Tsuburaya Pro Kaiju Taisho sofubi

Our new Kaiju Soko ( Kaiju Warehouse ) sofubi series now available in the USA ! The warehouse refers to the old place that Tsuburaya Pro use to house all their Kaiju and Hero suits. Figures sculpted by Pico Pico, with Production Coordination by Yo-san !

Our first USA release is Kaiju Taisho from Ultraman Leo.

Kaiju Taisho is now on sale in our web store: https://www.maxtoyco.com/shop_item.php?id=1340

Kaiju Taisho copyright (C) Tsuburaya Pro

Max Toy x Tsuburaya Pro Ultra Kaiju series

Making their debut at the upcoming Superfest show in Tokyo, Japan is our new Kaiju Soko ( Kaiju Warehouse ) sofubi series. The warehouse refers to the old place that Tsuburaya Pro use to house all their Kaiju and Hero suits. Figures sculpted by Pico Pico, with Production by Yo-san !

Let side is Sadlar from Ultraman Jack ( Japan sales only ), while the right side is Taisho from Ultraman Leo ( sales in the USA soon ). Both figures will debut at Superfest.

We will be selling Kaiju Taisho in the USA, very soon … so stay tuned !

Had the honor to paint the header car art as well for this series. I’ll post a more indepth step by step images for this painting in the next few days. I had a bit of a time crunch and each step had to be approved along the way … but was happy with the finished result 😉

Painted by Mark Nagata. Copyright Tsuburaya Productions  Japan

TCJ50 show Tsuburaya Ultraman

Opening August 22nd at Tokyo’s Tokyo department store is the final TCJ50 ( tsuburaya creative jam ) show celebrating 50 years of Tsuburaya shows and characters.

Web site: http://c-jam.jp

Max Toy’s has several event exclusive offerings. These are for sale in Japan only sorry to say.

gitagita1st1

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ウルトラマンA 第29話 「ウルトラ6番目の弟」 に登場した地底超獣ギタギタンガです。
ソフビ製 25cm 6000円 (税抜) Ⓒ 円谷プロ

New sculpt, based on Kaiju from Ultraman Ace episode 29 – Gitagita

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ウルトラマンA 第30話 「きみにも見えるウルトラの星」 に登場した黒雲超獣レッドジャックです。
ソフビ製 22cm 5500円 (税抜) Ⓒ 円谷プロ

Repainted figure to look like Kaiju from Ultraman Ace 30th episode.

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帰ってきたウルトラマン 第46話 「この一撃に怒りをこめて」 に登場したブーメラン怪獣レッドキラーです。
ソフビ製 22cm 5500円 (税抜)Ⓒ 円谷プロ

Repainted to look like the kaiju from Return of Ultraman episode 46.

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ウルトラニャン スペースカラー
ソフビ製 15cm 4500円 (税抜) Ⓒ 円谷プロ

Ultra Nyan

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